JP2015515787A - Integrated detachable earphone device for wireless phone - Google Patents

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JP2015515787A
JP2015515787A JP2015500476A JP2015500476A JP2015515787A JP 2015515787 A JP2015515787 A JP 2015515787A JP 2015500476 A JP2015500476 A JP 2015500476A JP 2015500476 A JP2015500476 A JP 2015500476A JP 2015515787 A JP2015515787 A JP 2015515787A
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付随する無線電話に取り付けられる一体型脱着可能イヤホンシステム。本一体型脱着可能イヤホンシステムは、1つのイヤホン、又は1対のイヤホン、又はマイクロホンを備える1つ若しくは複数のイヤホンとしてもよい。或る特定の実施形態において、付属の一体型脱着可能聴覚装置が、伸長式及び格納式の電気コードを介して自身の付随する無線電話に物理的に接続しているとともに、付随する無線電話のケースに一体化される。このイヤホンは、使用しないときでも強制的に無線電話とともに保持され、置き忘れ、紛失、又は無線装置からの不慮の分離さえも防止する。このイヤホンは、無線電話の充電ポートに接続し、無線電話を充電しているときに充電することができる。耳に装着可能なスピーカーは、自身の取付け定位置にあるとき、嵌合穴に押し込むことができる。ラッチ又は磁石は、一体型脱着可能イヤホンを無線電話に取り付けるのを助けることができる。【選択図】図1A、図1B、及び図1CAn integrated removable earphone system that can be attached to an attached wireless phone. The integrated removable earphone system may be one earphone, or a pair of earphones, or one or more earphones with a microphone. In certain embodiments, an attached integrated removable hearing device is physically connected to its associated radiotelephone via an extendable and retractable electrical cord, and the associated radiotelephone's Integrated into the case. This earphone is forcibly held with the radiotelephone even when not in use, preventing misplacement, loss or even inadvertent separation from the radio equipment. This earphone can be charged when connected to the charging port of the wireless telephone and charging the wireless telephone. The speaker that can be attached to the ear can be pushed into the fitting hole when it is in its fixed position. A latch or magnet can help attach the integrated removable earphone to the radiotelephone. [Selection] FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C

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本発明は、包括的には、電気通信に関する。本発明は、より詳細には、無線電話向けのオーディオアクセサリに関する。   The present invention relates generally to telecommunications. More particularly, the present invention relates to audio accessories for wireless telephones.

現在、無線電話は、非常に高音質を提供する能力を有し、しばしば音楽プレーヤーとして用いられている。従来の無線電話は、ユーザーの耳に当てられる1つの内部スピーカー(及び、ときには、基本的なステレオ出力用の追加の2つの内部スピーカー)と、ユーザーの声を拾うマイクロホンとを備える。多くの無線電話は、イヤホン(及び、ときには、マイクロホンを備えるイヤホン)が別個にパッケージ化されて販売されている。こうしたイヤホンを無線電話のフォノジャックに挿し込み、内部スピーカーをバイパスして、自身の無線電話によって個人的な音声出力を享受する。おそらく、イヤホンは、使用しないとき、衣服のポケット、ハンドバッグ(purse)等に入れて携帯されると想定される。場合によっては、無線電話をイヤホン一式とともに保管するようにポーチが提供される。   Currently, wireless telephones have the ability to provide very high sound quality and are often used as music players. Conventional wireless telephones include one internal speaker (and sometimes two additional internal speakers for basic stereo output) that is applied to the user's ear and a microphone that picks up the user's voice. Many wireless telephones are sold with separately packaged earphones (and sometimes earphones with microphones). These earphones are inserted into a phono jack of a radio telephone, bypassing an internal speaker, and enjoying personal voice output by the own radio telephone. Presumably, earphones are assumed to be carried in clothes pockets, handbags, etc. when not in use. In some cases, a pouch is provided to store a wireless telephone with a set of earphones.

いくつかの従来のイヤホンはマイクロホンを備え、有線イヤホンを介して、無線電話を電話として用いることを可能にする。BLUETOOTH(商標)等のピコネット接続を介して無線電話と通信する、無線イヤピースとマイクロホンとの装置も既知である。いくつかの無線聴覚装置は、内蔵充電ポートを有することもある、無線聴覚装置を保管するケースとともに出回っている(例えば、Plantronics Discovery975)。無線電話は低レベルの電磁波(radiation)を放出していると疑う者がいる。専門家の中には、これらのレベルの電磁波が有害である場合があると考える者がいる一方、ほとんどではないとしても多くの専門家がそう考えてはいない。全ての専門家が、移動電話が長期的、永続的な障害をもたらす可能性があると意見を一致させているわけではないが、ほとんどの専門家が、無線電話をユーザーの身体、特に頭部及び耳から遠ざけておくことで、移動電話の電磁波が存在するならば、その電磁波により害されるいかなるリスクの可能性も減るということには概ね意見を一致させている。   Some conventional earphones include a microphone, allowing a wireless phone to be used as a telephone via a wired earphone. Wireless earpiece and microphone devices that communicate with a wireless phone via a piconet connection such as BLUETOOTH ™ are also known. Some wireless hearing devices are available with cases that store wireless hearing devices, which may have a built-in charging port (eg, Planttronics Discovery 975). Some suspect that radiotelephones emit low levels of radiation. While some experts believe that these levels of electromagnetic waves may be harmful, many, if not most, do not think so. Not all professionals agree that mobile phones can cause long-term and permanent disabilities, but most professionals do not use wireless phones on the user's body, especially the head. And keeping away from the ears, we generally agree that the presence of mobile phone electromagnetic waves will reduce the possibility of any risk of harming them.

本発明の原理に従って、無線電話のオーディオシステムが、オーディオドライバーと、内部スピーカーとを備える。一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、付随する無線電話のケースに物理的に取り付けられる。一体型脱着可能イヤホンが、付随する無線電話のケースから物理的に取り外されているとき、近接センサーがオーディオドライバーからの音声出力を一体型脱着可能イヤホンに転換する。   In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a wireless telephone audio system includes an audio driver and an internal speaker. The integrated removable earphone is physically attached to the accompanying wireless phone case. When the integrated detachable earphone is physically removed from the accompanying wireless telephone case, the proximity sensor converts the audio output from the audio driver to the integrated detachable earphone.

本発明の特徴及び利点は、当業者には、図面を参照して、以下の記載から明らかになるだろう。   Features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description with reference to the drawings.

本発明の原理に従った、移動電話とともに使用する、一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤー(hardened)イヤホン、マイクロホン、及び接続コード(以下では「格納式装置」と総称する)を備える、第1の例示的な様式の無線電話を示す図である。In accordance with the principles of the present invention, includes an integral, detachable, hardened earphone, microphone, and connection cord (hereinafter collectively referred to as a “retractable device”) for use with a mobile phone FIG. 1 illustrates a first exemplary style wireless telephone. 本発明の原理に従った、異なる様式の移動電話とともに使用する、一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤーイヤホン、マイクロホン、及び接続コードを備える、別の様式の無線電話を示す図である。FIG. 6 illustrates another style of wireless telephone with an integrated, detachable, extendable / retractable hardwire earphone, microphone, and connection cord for use with different styles of mobile telephones in accordance with the principles of the present invention. . 本発明の原理に従った、更に別の様式の移動電話とともに使用する、一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤーイヤホン、マイクロホン、及び接続コードを備える、更に別の様式の無線電話を示す図である。FIG. 7 illustrates yet another style of radiotelephone comprising an integral detachable stretch / retractable hardwire earphone, microphone, and connection cord for use with yet another style of mobile telephone in accordance with the principles of the present invention. FIG. 本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える無線電話の一実施形態を示す図である。1 illustrates one embodiment of a radiotelephone with a pair of integral removable removable earphones in accordance with the principles of the present invention. FIG. 本発明の原理に従った、インラインマイクロホンを備える一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える無線電話の別の実施形態を示す図である。FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of a radiotelephone with an integral removable retractable earphone with an in-line microphone in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 本発明の原理に従った、有線接続の分離可能コネクタを有する一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える無線電話の更に別の実施形態を示す図である。FIG. 6 illustrates yet another embodiment of a radiotelephone with an integral detachable retractable earphone having a separable connector for wired connection in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 本発明の別の態様の原理に従った、一体型脱着可能無線片耳(singular)イヤホンを備える無線電話の一実施形態を示す図である。FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of a wireless telephone with an integrated removable wireless singular earphone, in accordance with the principles of another aspect of the present invention. 本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能無線両耳(dual)イヤホンを備える無線電話の一実施形態を示す図である。1 illustrates one embodiment of a radiotelephone with a pair of integral detachable wireless dual earphones in accordance with the principles of the present invention. FIG. 本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能無線両耳イヤホンを備える無線電話の一実施形態を示す図であり、これらの無線イヤホンは、移動電話に取り付けられるとこれらの2つの一体型脱着可能無線イヤホンを充電することを可能にする電池充電ポートにそれぞれ嵌合する。FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a radiotelephone with a pair of integral detachable wireless binaural earphones according to the principles of the present invention, the radio earphones being one of these two when attached to a mobile phone. The body-type detachable wireless earphone is respectively fitted with a battery charging port that enables charging. 本発明の別の態様に従った、無線ジョウボーン(jawbone)イヤピース/マイクロホンの例示的な一実施形態を示す図である。FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone, in accordance with another aspect of the present invention. 本発明の原理に従った、嵌合する無線電話に取り付けられると無線ジョウボーンイヤピース/マイクロホンを充電する充電ポートを有する、無線ジョウボーンイヤピース/マイクロホンの例示的な一実施形態を示す図である。FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone having a charging port that charges the wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone when attached to a mating radiotelephone in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

1つのイヤホン、1対のイヤホン、又はマイクロホンを備えるイヤホンは、しばしば、置き忘れられたり、一緒に使用することを意図する無線電話から分離したり、及び/又は単に紛失されたりすることが理解されている。本発明は、付随する無線電話に一体化されて取り付けられる一体型脱着可能イヤホンシステムを提供する。   It is understood that an earphone with one earphone, a pair of earphones, or a microphone is often misplaced, separated from a wireless phone intended to be used together, and / or simply lost. Yes. The present invention provides an integrated detachable earphone system that is integrated and attached to an associated wireless telephone.

或る特定の実施形態において、本発明は、伸長式及び格納式の電気コードを介して、付随する無線電話に物理的に接続するとともに、付随する無線電話のケースに一体化される、付属の一体型脱着可能聴覚装置を提供する。一体型脱着可能イヤホンを無線電話のケース自体に一体化することによって、この一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、使用しないときでも強制的に無線電話とともに保持され、置き忘れ、紛失、又は無線装置からの不慮の分離さえも防止する。   In certain embodiments, the present invention includes an accessory that is physically connected to and attached to an associated wireless telephone case via an extendable and retractable electrical cord. An integrated detachable hearing device is provided. By integrating the integrated detachable earphone into the wireless phone case itself, the integrated detachable earphone is forcibly retained with the wireless phone even when not in use, misplaced, lost, or inadvertently removed from the wireless device Prevent even separation.

図1Aは、本発明の原理に従った、移動無線電話とともに使用する、一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤーイヤホン、マイクロホン、及び接続コード(以下では「格納式装置」と総称する)を備える、第1の例示的な様式の移動電話を示している。   FIG. 1A illustrates an integrated, detachable, extendable / retractable hardwire earphone, microphone, and connection cord (hereinafter collectively referred to as a “retractable device”) for use with a mobile radiotelephone in accordance with the principles of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a first exemplary style mobile phone comprising:

詳細には、図1Aに示されているように、無線電話110aは、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを備える。一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aは、耳に装着可能なスピーカー132aと、耳に装着可能なスピーカー132aと無線電話110a内の出力ドライバーとの間の電気コード120aとを備える。開示されている実施形態では、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aが、自身の取付け定位置において無線電話110aに取り付けられるとき、耳に装着可能なスピーカー132aを嵌合穴130aに押し込み、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを無線電話110aのケースに物理的に位置決め及び取付けすることを助けることができる。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1A, the radiotelephone 110a includes an integrated detachable earphone 100a. The integrated detachable earphone 100a includes a speaker 132a that can be attached to the ear, and an electric cord 120a between the speaker 132a that can be attached to the ear and an output driver in the wireless telephone 110a. In the disclosed embodiment, when the integrated detachable earphone 100a is attached to the radio telephone 110a in its own fixed position, the speaker 132a that can be attached to the ear is pushed into the fitting hole 130a, and the integrated detachable earphone is inserted. It can help to physically position and attach 100a to the case of radiotelephone 110a.

任意の好適なプラスチック製又は金属製の解除可能ラッチを実装してもよく、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aが自身の取付け定位置に押し込まれると、このラッチが留まる。解除可能ラッチは、好適な分離圧力がかかるとやみくもに解除され、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを無線電話110aから分離又は取外しすることができる。代替的に、解除可能ラッチは、無線電話110aのケースにある連動するボタンが押されるか又は別様に作動されると解除することができる。代替的に、解除ラッチは、電気ソレノイド、磁石等によって作動されるソフトウェアとしてもよい。一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aは、無線電話110aのケース内及び/又はイヤホン100a内に装着される好適な希土類磁石とラッチすることができる。   Any suitable plastic or metal releasable latch may be implemented, which will remain when the integral removable earphone 100a is pushed into its mounting position. The releasable latch is momentarily released when a suitable separation pressure is applied, and the integrated removable earphone 100a can be separated or removed from the radiotelephone 110a. Alternatively, the releasable latch can be released when the interlocking button on the case of the radiotelephone 110a is pressed or otherwise activated. Alternatively, the release latch may be software activated by an electric solenoid, magnet or the like. The integrated removable earphone 100a can be latched with a suitable rare earth magnet that is mounted in the case of the radiotelephone 110a and / or in the earphone 100a.

図1Aに示されている一体型脱着可能イヤホン装置の実施形態では、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aは無線電話110aのケースに物理的に接続又は取付けされ、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを無線電話110a内のそれぞれの音声出力ドライバーに接続する格納式電気音声コードを備える。   In the embodiment of the integrated detachable earphone device shown in FIG. 1A, the integrated detachable earphone 100a is physically connected or attached to the case of the radio telephone 110a, and the integrated detachable earphone 100a is connected to the radio telephone 110a. Retractable electrical audio cords connected to each audio output driver.

格納式の一体型脱着可能オーディオシステムは、単一のイヤホン(例えば、ラジオ等を聴くのに適している)、又は、より高位のオーディオ用途(例えば、音楽エンターテイメント、動画等)に適している1対のイヤホン(例えば、左側イヤホン及び右側イヤホン)を備えることができる。   A retractable integrated removable audio system is suitable for a single earphone (e.g. suitable for listening to radio etc.) or higher audio applications (e.g. music entertainment, video etc.) 1 A pair of earphones (eg, left earphone and right earphone) may be provided.

無線電話110aはホームセンサースイッチを備え、このホームセンサースイッチは、一体型脱着可能イヤホン110aが、無線電話110aに取り付けられる取付け定位置にあるとき、内部スピーカー(複数の場合もある)を作動させ(かつ、イヤホン100a内のスピーカーの作動を停止し)、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aが自身の取付け定位置から引き離されているか又は取り外されているとき、内部スピーカー(複数の場合もある)の作動を停止する(かつ、イヤホン100aの音響を作動させる)ことが好ましい。ホームセンサースイッチは、物理スイッチ又は誘導センサースイッチとしてもよい。   The wireless phone 110a includes a home sensor switch that activates the internal speaker (s) when the integrated removable earphone 110a is in a fixed position for attachment to the wireless phone 110a ( And the operation of the internal speaker (s) is stopped when the integrated removable earphone 100a is pulled away from or removed from its own mounting position. It is preferable to stop (and activate the sound of the earphone 100a). The home sensor switch may be a physical switch or an inductive sensor switch.

開示されている実施形態では、各一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aが、自身の付随する無線電話110aのケースに一体化されることが好ましい。例えば、イヤホン100aは、無線電話110aの全体形状に一体化される。例えば、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aは、無線電話110aのケースの角部、側部、又は頂縁の一部を埋めるような形状にしてもよい。   In the disclosed embodiment, each integral removable earphone 100a is preferably integrated into the case of its associated radiotelephone 110a. For example, the earphone 100a is integrated into the overall shape of the radio telephone 110a. For example, the integrated detachable earphone 100a may be shaped so as to fill part of the corner, side, or top edge of the case of the radio telephone 110a.

一体型脱着可能イヤホンにより、付随する無線装置110aに対して、オーディオ体験における利便性、有用性、及び適合性が保証される。また、一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aと、イヤホン100aの付随する無線装置110aとの間に伸長/格納式音声コード120aを備えることによって、無線電話110aと、耳に装着可能な聴覚コンポーネント100aとの間にハードワイヤーインターフェースを提供する。   The integrated removable earphone ensures convenience, usefulness, and suitability in the audio experience for the associated wireless device 110a. Further, the integrated removable earphone can be attached to the earphone of the wireless telephone 110a by providing the extendable / retractable voice cord 120a between the integrated removable earphone 100a and the wireless device 110a associated with the earphone 100a. A hard wire interface is provided to the hearing component 100a.

図1Bは、本発明の原理に従った、異なる様式の移動電話とともに使用する一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤーイヤホンと、(おそらくはマイクロホンと、)接続コードとを備える別の様式の移動電話を示している。   FIG. 1B illustrates another mode of providing an integrated, detachable, extendable / retractable hardwire earphone for use with different styles of mobile telephones and (possibly a microphone) and connection cords in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Shows mobile phone.

詳細には、図1AはBlackberry(商標)様式の無線電話110aを示したが、本発明の原理は、全ての様式の無線電話に関する。これは、例えば、図1Bに示されているようなiPhone(商標)である。   Specifically, while FIG. 1A shows a Blackberry ™ style radiotelephone 110a, the principles of the present invention relate to all styles of radiotelephones. This is, for example, an iPhone ™ as shown in FIG. 1B.

図1Bに示されているように、イヤスピーカー132bを備える一体型脱着可能イヤホン100bが、伸長/格納式音声電気コード120bを介して無線電話110bの音声出力ドライバーに有線接続されている。   As shown in FIG. 1B, an integrated detachable earphone 100b including an ear speaker 132b is wired to the audio output driver of the radio telephone 110b via an extendable / retractable audio / electric cord 120b.

図1Cは、本発明の原理に従った、更に別の様式の移動電話とともに使用する、一体型で脱着可能な伸長/格納式ハードワイヤーイヤホンと、(おそらくはマイクロホンと、)接続コードとを備える更に別の様式の移動電話を示している。   FIG. 1C further comprises an integrated, detachable, extendable / retractable hardwire earphone and (possibly a microphone) connection cord for use with yet another style of mobile phone in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Shows another style of mobile phone.

詳細には、図1Cに示されているように、無線電話110cが、イヤスピーカー132cを備える一体型脱着可能イヤホン100cを備える。図示されているように、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100cは、電気音声コード120cを介して無線電話110cの音声出力ドライバーに有線接続されている。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1C, the radiotelephone 110c includes an integrated detachable earphone 100c that includes an ear speaker 132c. As shown in the drawing, the integral detachable earphone 100c is wired to an audio output driver of the wireless telephone 110c via an electric audio cord 120c.

図2は、本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える移動電話の一実施形態を示している。   FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a mobile phone with a pair of integral removable removable earphones in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

詳細には、図2に示されているように、例えば、Blackberry(商標)又は任意の他の様式の無線電話である無線電話210aは、1対の一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rを備え、各イヤホン200L、200Rは、それぞれ伸長式で格納式のコード220、221を有し、伸長式で格納式のコード220、221は無線電話210a内のそれぞれの格納機構に巻き取られる。各一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rは、無線電話210aのケースの穴内に専用のそれぞれのコード格納機構を有してもよい。代替的に、単一のコード格納機構を、それぞれ一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rの2つの取付け定位置261、262間で無線電話210aのケースの穴内に搭載してもよく、一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rの伸長及び格納が同期されるようになっている。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a radiotelephone 210a, for example, a Blackberry ™ or any other style radiotelephone, includes a pair of integral detachable earphones 200L, 200R, Each of the earphones 200L and 200R has a retractable and retractable cord 220 and 221 respectively, and the expandable and retractable cord 220 and 221 are wound around respective retracting mechanisms in the radio telephone 210a. Each of the integrated detachable earphones 200L and 200R may have a dedicated code storage mechanism in a hole of the case of the radio telephone 210a. Alternatively, a single cord storage mechanism may be mounted in the hole of the case of the radiotelephone 210a between the two mounting positions 261 and 262 of the integral detachable earphones 200L and 200R, respectively. The expansion and storage of the earphones 200L and 200R are synchronized.

付随する無線装置210aのケースからいずれかの一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rが分離すると、無線電話の付随する内部スピーカー(又は複数のスピーカー)278L、278Rと一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rとの間で音声が切り替えられることが理想的である。例えば、左側の一体型脱着可能イヤホン200Lが無線電話210aのケースから分離するとき、以前は左側内部スピーカー278Lに送られていた音声は、取り外された左側の一体型脱着可能イヤホン200Lに送り先を変えることができる。別の実施形態において、1つの一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L又は200Rが引き離されると、1つ(1つのみの場合)又は双方の内部スピーカー278L、278Rへの全ての音声(例えば、左側音声及び右側音声)が、取り外された一体型脱着可能イヤホン200L、200Rに送り先を変えられる。   When any one of the integral removable earphones 200L, 200R is separated from the case of the associated wireless device 210a, the internal speakers (or a plurality of speakers) 278L, 278R associated with the wireless telephone and the integral removable earphones 200L, 200R are connected. Ideally the audio can be switched between. For example, when the left integrated detachable earphone 200L is separated from the case of the radio telephone 210a, the sound that was previously sent to the left internal speaker 278L is changed to the removed left integrated detachable earphone 200L. be able to. In another embodiment, when one integrated removable earphone 200L or 200R is pulled apart, all audio to one (if only one) or both internal speakers 278L, 278R (eg, left audio and right audio) Audio) can be sent to the detached detachable earphones 200L, 200R.

図3は、本発明の原理に従った、インラインマイクロホンを備える一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える移動電話の別の実施形態を示している。   FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a mobile phone with an integral removable retractable earphone with an in-line microphone in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

詳細には、図3に示されているように、一体型脱着可能格納式オーディオ装置100aは、格納式コード320aの適切な位置に(又は一体型脱着可能格納式オーディオ装置100aの頂部に)インラインマイクロホン300を備えてもよく、それにより、一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホン100aを通して会話を行うことができる。このような実施形態では、格納時にインラインマイクロホン300を引き込む格納機構内に物理的な収容が行われる。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the integrated removable removable audio device 100a is in-line at the appropriate location of the retractable cord 320a (or at the top of the integrated removable removable audio device 100a). A microphone 300 may be provided so that a conversation can be conducted through the integral removable removable earphone 100a. In such an embodiment, physical accommodation is performed in a storage mechanism that retracts the in-line microphone 300 during storage.

図4は、本発明の原理に従った、有線接続の分離可能交換コネクタを有する一体型脱着可能格納式イヤホンを備える移動電話の更に別の実施形態を示している。   FIG. 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of a mobile phone with an integral removable retractable earphone having a separable exchange connector with a wired connection in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

詳細には、図4に示されているように、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを備える無線電話110aは、交換接続ジャック又は伸長ジャック400を有してもよく、一体型脱着可能イヤホン100aを交換、アップグレード等することができるように、格納コード420aを分離することが可能になる。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a radiotelephone 110a with an integral detachable earphone 100a may have a replacement connection jack or extension jack 400 to replace the integral detachable earphone 100a, The storage code 420a can be separated so that it can be upgraded or the like.

ハードワイヤーによる(hardwired)一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、無線ヘッドセット(例えば、BLUETOOTH(商標)イヤホン及びマイクロホン)よりも高音質を提供することが理解されている。しかし、無線オーディオが許容可能な場合、図5は、本発明の別の態様の原理に従った、一体型で脱着可能な片耳無線イヤホンを備える無線電話の一実施形態を示している。   It is understood that hardwired integrated detachable earphones provide higher sound quality than wireless headsets (eg, BLUETOOTH ™ earphones and microphones). However, where wireless audio is acceptable, FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of a wireless telephone with an integral, removable single ear wireless earphone in accordance with the principles of another aspect of the present invention.

詳細には、図5の実施形態は、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aと付随する無線電話510aとの間の無線接続を示している。   Specifically, the embodiment of FIG. 5 illustrates a wireless connection between an integrated removable earphone 500a and an associated wireless phone 510a.

開示されている実施形態において、無線の一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aは充電可能内部電池を備える。この充電可能内部電池は、或る特定の低コスト用途において、充電可能でない電池を代わりに用いて、ユーザーが時折交換してもよい。   In the disclosed embodiment, the wireless integrated removable earphone 500a includes a rechargeable internal battery. This rechargeable internal battery may be replaced by the user from time to time in non-rechargeable batteries instead in certain low cost applications.

無線の一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aの充電可能電池は、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aが、無線電話510aにある自身の取付け定位置に挿し込まれているとき、無線電話510aからの電力によって充電されることが好ましい。無線電話510a内の電池電力を節約するために、無線電話510a自体が充電されるか又は無線電話510aの外部の外部電源から別様に電力供給されるときのみ、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aを充電する充電回路を作動させて、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aの充電可能内部電池を充電することが好ましい。   The rechargeable battery of the wireless integrated removable earphone 500a is charged by the power from the wireless telephone 510a when the integrated removable earphone 500a is inserted into its own mounting position on the wireless telephone 510a. It is preferable. In order to conserve battery power in the radiotelephone 510a, the integrated removable earphone 500a is only charged when the radiotelephone 510a itself is charged or otherwise powered from an external power supply external to the radiotelephone 510a. It is preferable to operate the charging circuit to charge the rechargeable internal battery of the integrated detachable earphone 500a.

無線電話510aと、付随する一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aとの間の適合性は、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aが無線電話510a自体に一体化され、脱着可能に取り付けられていることから保証される。従来の「ペアリング」は、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aとのBluetooth(商標)接続を確立すると無線電話510aによりペアリング情報を推定することができるため、回避又は簡略化することができる。しかし、それにもかかわらず一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン500aを完全に作動することができる前に「ペアリング」が必要ならば、完全な従来のBluetooth(商標)ペアリングを達成して、一体型脱着可能イヤホン500aがすぐに利用可能であることを保証することができる。   Compatibility between the radiotelephone 510a and the accompanying integral detachable earphone 500a is ensured because the integral detachable earphone 500a is integrated into the radiotelephone 510a itself and is detachably attached. Conventional “pairing” can be avoided or simplified because the wireless telephone 510a can estimate the pairing information when establishing the Bluetooth (trademark) connection with the integrated removable earphone 500a. However, if “pairing” is required before the integrated detachable wireless earphone 500a can be fully activated, complete conventional Bluetooth ™ pairing can be achieved to achieve integrated detachment. It can be assured that the possible earphone 500a is readily available.

図6は、本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン600L、600Rを備える移動無線電話610aの一実施形態を示している。   FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of a mobile radiotelephone 610a comprising a pair of integral detachable radio earphones 600L, 600R in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

図7は、本発明の原理に従った、1対の一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン700L、700Rを備える無線電話610aの一実施形態を示している。イヤホン700L、700Rのそれぞれは、それぞれの対応する電池充電ポート760L、760Rに嵌合し、無線電話610aのケースに一体化されたそれぞれの取付け定位置に配置されるとき、一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン700L、700Rのそれぞれを充電することが可能になる。   FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a radiotelephone 610a comprising a pair of integral detachable radio earphones 700L, 700R in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Each of the earphones 700L and 700R is fitted into a corresponding battery charging port 760L and 760R, and is disposed in a respective fixed mounting position integrated with the case of the radiotelephone 610a. Each of 700L and 700R can be charged.

図7に示されているように、一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン700L、700Rは電気コネクタ750L、760Rを有し、電気コネクタ750L、750Rがそれぞれの充電ポート760L、760Rと電気的に嵌合するように無線電話610aに取り付けられるとき、自身のそれぞれの内部電池を充電する。   As shown in FIG. 7, the integrated detachable wireless earphones 700L and 700R have electrical connectors 750L and 760R, and the electrical connectors 750L and 750R are electrically engaged with the respective charging ports 760L and 760R. When attached to the radio telephone 610a, it charges its own internal battery.

無線電話610a自体が充電用外部電源に接続されると、充電ポート760L、760Rへの充電が作動されることが理想的である。しかし、一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン700L、700Rは無線電話610aの内部主電池によって充電してもよい。しかし、このような電池から電池への充電が作動される場合、このような電池から電池への充電は、無線電話610aの主電池内の残りの電力が所与の閾値、例えば10%を下回るとき、不可能になることが好ましい。このとき、一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン700L、700Rの電気コネクタ750L、750Rに接続される充電ポート760L、760Rは、電池電力を節約するようにオフにされることが好ましい。   Ideally, charging to the charging ports 760L and 760R is activated when the radiotelephone 610a itself is connected to a charging external power source. However, the integrated detachable wireless earphones 700L and 700R may be charged by the internal main battery of the wireless telephone 610a. However, when such a battery-to-battery charge is activated, such a battery-to-battery charge causes the remaining power in the main battery of the radiotelephone 610a to fall below a given threshold, eg, 10%. Sometimes it is preferable to be impossible. At this time, the charging ports 760L and 760R connected to the electrical connectors 750L and 750R of the integrated detachable wireless earphones 700L and 700R are preferably turned off to save battery power.

充電ポート760L、760R(及び対応する電気コネクタ750L、750R)は、例えば、直列電力ジャック、マイクロUSB等を含む任意の好適なコネクタ型としてもよい。   Charging ports 760L, 760R (and corresponding electrical connectors 750L, 750R) may be of any suitable connector type including, for example, a series power jack, a micro USB, and the like.

図8は、本発明の別の態様に従った無線ジョウボーンイヤピース/マイクロホン800aの例示的な一実施形態を示している。   FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone 800a according to another aspect of the present invention.

詳細には、図8に示されているように、一体型脱着可能無線「ジョウボーン」イヤホン800aが、付属のマイクロホン802とともにイヤホンスピーカー801aを備える。一体型脱着可能無線ジョウボーンイヤホン800aは充電可能内部電池を備えるのが好ましいが、代替的に、別個の交換可能電池を備えることができる。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, an integrated removable wireless “Jawbone” earphone 800 a includes an earphone speaker 801 a together with an attached microphone 802. The integrated removable wireless jawbone earphone 800a preferably includes a rechargeable internal battery, but can alternatively include a separate replaceable battery.

図9は、本発明の更に別の態様に従った無線ジョウボーンイヤピース/マイクロホン900aの例示的な一実施形態を示している。   FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone 900a according to yet another aspect of the present invention.

詳細には、図9に示されているように、一体型脱着可能無線「ジョウボーン」イヤホン900aが、無線電話510aにある自身の取付け定位置にあるとき、無線電話510aにある充電ポート960と嵌合する電気コネクタを備える。   Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the integrated removable wireless “Jawbone” earphone 900a is in its installed home position on the wireless phone 510a, the charging port 960 on the wireless phone 510a and A mating electrical connector is provided.

一体型脱着可能無線ジョウボーンイヤホン900aは、無線電話510aにある取付け定位置にあるときに充電ポート960を通して充電することができる、充電可能内部電池を備えることが好ましい。代替的に、一体型脱着可能無線ジョウボーンイヤホン900aは、無線電話510aから隔たっている対応する遠隔充電ポートで充電してもよい。代替的に、一体型脱着可能無線ジョウボーンイヤホンは充電可能電池を備え、この充電可能電池は、無線電話510aに取り付けられてこうして挿し込まれるとき、無線電話510aも充電しながら充電することができる。   The integrated detachable wireless jawbone earphone 900a preferably includes a rechargeable internal battery that can be charged through the charging port 960 when in a fixed home position on the wireless phone 510a. Alternatively, the integrated removable wireless jawbone earphone 900a may be charged at a corresponding remote charging port that is remote from the wireless phone 510a. Alternatively, the integrated detachable wireless jawbone earphone includes a rechargeable battery that can be charged while the wireless telephone 510a is also charged when attached to and thus inserted into the wireless telephone 510a. .

特有の物理的な左/右目印(keying)を、一体型脱着可能無線イヤホン600L及び600R、又は700L及び700R、又は一体型脱着可能無線ジョウボーンイヤピース/マイクロホンの間に備え、左側と右側とを区別してもよい。特有の物理的な左/右目印は、左側イヤホンが無線電話の指定の右側対応部に取り付けられること、及びその逆を防止する。このようにして、左側音声を、移動電話のユーザーの左耳になると思われる方に一貫して提供することができ、また右側についても同様である。   A unique physical left / right keying is provided between the integrated removable wireless earphones 600L and 600R, or 700L and 700R, or the integrated removable wireless jawbone earpiece / microphone, with the left and right sides You may distinguish. The unique physical left / right landmark prevents the left earphone from being attached to the designated right counterpart of the radiotelephone and vice versa. In this way, the left audio can be consistently provided to those who are likely to be the left ear of the mobile phone user, and similarly on the right.

本発明は、修理又はアップグレードのために一体型脱着可能イヤホン(又は無線ジョウボーン)の交換を可能にすることで、オーディオ装置の進歩に適応することを見越している。例えば、1つの実施形態において、一体型脱着可能イヤホンの伸長/格納式コードは、1組のねじを解放するか、又は、無線電話のケースの小さな開口を通してアクセスされるラッチを(例えば小さな紙用クリップの端部を用いて)解放することによって取り外すことができる。一体型脱着可能イヤホン(複数の場合もある)は、所与のモデルの無線電話に一体化されるため、無線電話自体の相手先商標製造会社(OEM:original equipment manufacturer)によって製造されることが好ましい。   The present invention contemplates adapting to advances in audio equipment by allowing the replacement of an integrated removable earphone (or wireless jawbone) for repair or upgrade. For example, in one embodiment, the extendable / retractable cord of the integrated removable earphone releases a set of screws or latches accessed through a small opening in the case of the radiotelephone (eg for small paper) Can be removed by releasing (using the end of the clip). The integrated detachable earphone (s) may be manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the radio telephone itself because it is integrated into a given model of radio telephone. preferable.

本発明は、現在の市場で提供される無線アクセサリーの、健康、利便性、及び性能に関係するいくつかの問題に対処する。一体型脱着可能イヤホンを備える移動電話を、会話又は聴取を楽しむように使用するあらゆる個人が利益を得る。   The present invention addresses several issues related to health, convenience, and performance of wireless accessories offered in the current market. Any individual who uses a mobile phone with an integrated removable earphone to enjoy conversation or listening benefits.

本発明の原理に従った一体型脱着可能イヤホンシステムを使用することによる大きな利益は、イヤホンを、取り付けられる無線電話のニーズに向けて特に設計することができるため、無線電話が電磁波の害のない安全な高音質体験を提供することができることである。一体型脱着可能イヤホンを使用することによる別の利益は、動作中の無線電話とユーザーの頭部とを大幅に離し、それにより、有害な可能性のあるいかなる電波放射もユーザーの頭部からより一層安全に遠ざけておくことである。   The great benefit of using an integrated detachable earphone system according to the principles of the present invention is that the earphone can be specifically designed for the needs of the attached radiotelephone so that the radiotelephone is not harmful to electromagnetic waves. It is possible to provide a safe high-quality sound experience. Another benefit of using an integrated detachable earphone is that it significantly separates the active wireless phone from the user's head so that any potentially damaging radio emissions are more likely to emanate from the user's head. Keep it safer.

本発明を本発明の例示的な実施形態を参照して記載してきたが、当業者は、本発明の真の趣旨及び範囲から逸脱することなく、記載されている本発明の実施形態に種々の変更を行うことができる。   Although the present invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will recognize that various embodiments of the described embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. Changes can be made.

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無線電話のオーディオシステムであって、
オーディオドライバーと、
内部スピーカーと、
付随する無線電話のケースに物理的に取り付けられる一体型脱着可能イヤホンと、
前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが、前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースから物理的に取り外されているとき、前記オーディオドライバーから前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンに音声出力を転換する、近接センサーと、
を備える、無線電話のオーディオシステム。
A wireless phone audio system,
An audio driver,
With internal speakers,
An integrated removable earphone that is physically attached to the accompanying wireless phone case;
A proximity sensor that converts audio output from the audio driver to the integrated removable earphone when the integrated removable earphone is physically removed from the case of the accompanying wireless telephone; and
A wireless telephone audio system comprising:
前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースに取り付けられているとき及び前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースから取り外されているときの双方で前記無線電話に電気的に接続したままである、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The integrated detachable earphone is the wireless phone both when the integrated detachable earphone is attached to the case of the accompanying wireless phone and when it is removed from the case of the accompanying wireless phone. The wireless telephone audio system of claim 1, wherein the audio system remains electrically connected. 前記近接センサーは更に、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが、前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースに取り付けられているとき、前記オーディオドライバーから前記内部スピーカーに音声出力を転換する、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The wireless of claim 1, wherein the proximity sensor further converts audio output from the audio driver to the internal speaker when the integrated removable earphone is attached to the case of the accompanying wireless telephone. Phone audio system. 前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、土類磁石によって前記無線電話の前記ケースに取り付けられる、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The wireless telephone audio system according to claim 1, wherein the integral detachable earphone is attached to the case of the wireless telephone by an earth magnet. 前記土類磁石は前記無線電話の前記ケース内に取り付けられる、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The radio telephone audio system according to claim 1, wherein the earth magnet is mounted in the case of the radio telephone. 前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、物理的なラッチによって前記無線電話の前記ケースに装着される、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The wireless telephone audio system of claim 1, wherein the integrated removable earphone is attached to the case of the wireless telephone by a physical latch. 前記物理的なラッチはソフトウェア制御下の前記無線電話によって解除可能である、請求項6に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   The wireless telephone audio system of claim 6, wherein the physical latch is releasable by the wireless telephone under software control. 前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが前記無線電話の前記ケースから作動的に取り外されているとき、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンのスピーカーが、前記付随する無線電話のケースにある嵌合穴に挿入される、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   When the integrated removable earphone is operatively removed from the case of the wireless telephone, a speaker of the integrated removable earphone is inserted into a fitting hole in the accompanying wireless telephone case; The audio system of the radio telephone according to claim 1. 前記無線電話のオーディオシステムは、
内部マイクロホンを更に備え、
前記近接センサーは、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースに物理的に取り付けられているとき、前記内部マイクロホンへの音声入力を前記無線電話の音声入力に転換する、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。
The wireless phone audio system comprises:
An internal microphone,
The proximity sensor converts voice input to the internal microphone to voice input of the wireless telephone when the integrated removable earphone is physically attached to the case of the accompanying wireless telephone. 2. An audio system for a radio telephone according to 1.
前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンは、
イヤスピーカーと、
マイクロホンと、
を更に備え、
前記近接センサーは、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが前記付随する無線電話の前記ケースから物理的に取り外されているとき、前記マイクロホンへの音声入力を前記無線電話の音声入力に転換する、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。
The integrated removable earphone is
Ear speakers,
A microphone,
Further comprising
The proximity sensor converts voice input to the microphone to voice input of the wireless telephone when the integrated removable earphone is physically removed from the case of the accompanying wireless telephone. Wireless phone audio system as described in.
前記マイクロホンはジョウボーンマイクロホンである、請求項10に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。   11. The radio telephone audio system according to claim 10, wherein the microphone is a jawbone microphone. 前記無線電話のオーディオシステムは、
前記脱着可能内部イヤホンと前記無線電話との間の格納式電気コードを更に備え、
前記電気コードは、前記一体型脱着可能イヤホンが前記無線電話の前記ケースに物理的に取り付けられるとき、前記無線電話の前記ケース内に格納される、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。
The wireless phone audio system comprises:
Further comprising a retractable electrical cord between the removable internal earphone and the wireless telephone;
The wireless telephone audio system of claim 1, wherein the electrical cord is stored in the case of the wireless telephone when the integrated removable earphone is physically attached to the case of the wireless telephone.
前記無線電話のオーディオシステムは、
前記付随する無線電話のケースに物理的に取り付けられる追加の一体型脱着可能イヤホンを更に備え、
前記一体型脱着可能イヤホン及び前記追加の一体型脱着可能イヤホンはステレオ音声を出力する、請求項1に記載の無線電話のオーディオシステム。
The wireless phone audio system comprises:
And further comprising an additional integral removable earphone that is physically attached to the accompanying wireless phone case;
2. The radio telephone audio system according to claim 1, wherein the integrated removable earphone and the additional integrated removable earphone output stereo sound.
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